Century plant | Agave americana - Height 60-80cm Width 100-140cm - 15lt

£160.00

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Century Plant is an evergreen succulent forming a dramatic rosette of thick, fleshy leaves that can reach impressive proportions over time. The architectural foliage is steel-blue to grey-green, each leaf edged with sharp marginal spines and tipped with a formidable terminal spike, creating a striking sculptural presence throughout the year. The structure is dense and symmetrical, with leaves radiating outwards from a central point to form a bold, geometric shape that provides year-round visual interest in the garden. This plant is monocarpic, meaning it flowers only once in its lifetime, typically after reaching maturity which can take many years. When it does flower, a tall, branching stem emerges from the centre of the rosette, reaching several metres in height and bearing clusters of yellow-green blooms. After flowering, the main rosette dies, though offsets or "pups" often form at the base to continue the plant. Century Plant is particularly well suited to coastal areas, tolerating salt-laden winds and thriving in free-draining, sandy or gravelly soils. It is highly drought-tolerant once established, making it ideal for xeriscaping and Mediterranean-style planting schemes. It performs best in full sun and requires sharp drainage, making it unsuitable for wet or waterlogged sites.

Details

  • Pot Size

    15

  • Height (cm)

    60-80cm

  • Common Name

    Century plant

  • Family

    Asparagaceae

  • Type

    Mediterranean palms grasses

  • Time to maturity

    10–20 years

Mature Height 1-2m

Mature Width: 2-3m

Shape/habit: Open / loose

Century plant | Agave americana - Height 60-80cm Width 100-140cm - 15lt Picture 1

Century plant | Agave americana - Height 60-80cm Width 100-140cm - 15lt

£160.00

£160.00

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